MinRes board rocked as two governance directors resign Susie Corlett and Jacqueline McGill were privately very critical of the behaviour shown by outgoing managing director Chris Ellison. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2025 | 7:16 am
Seven rare earth metals that China is weaponizing against the US China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2025 | 6:44 am
Lower silver demand and higher supply to reduce global deficit by 21% in 2025 Silver faces fifth year of structural market deficit. Reuters | April 16, 2025 | 6:35 am
Ukraine, US make ‘substantial progress’ on minerals deal, Kyiv says Trump is seeking a minerals deal as part of his push to end Ukraine's war. Reuters | April 16, 2025 | 6:29 am
BHP wins approval to run Mt Arthur to 2030, eyes hydro future BHP will run the mine for four additional years and may convert it into a pumped hydro facility to support a post-coal future. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2025 | 4:03 am
Northern Star crosses last major hurdle in De Grey takeover Shareholders of De Grey Mining voted overwhelmingly in favour of a buy-out by Australia’s largest gold producer Northern Star Resources. Kristie Batten | April 16, 2025 | 3:46 am
Pilbara Rail Maintenance wins operational excellence award at Rio Tinto supplier gala The awards recognize businesses that tackle obstacles, deliver results safely, enhance productivity for Rio Tinto and set the benchmark for leading industry practices. Staff Writer | April 15, 2025 | 5:07 pm
Rio Tinto posts lowest Q1 iron ore shipments since 2019, tempers forecast The company had earlier warned of total losses of 13 million metric tons of iron ore due to inclement weather. Reuters | April 15, 2025 | 3:55 pm
Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports China has placed some rare earth elements under export restrictions in retaliation to Trump's steep tariffs on Chinese goods. Reuters | April 15, 2025 | 3:16 pm